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Loose Parts are objects and materials that children can move, manipulate, control and change within their play. They can be moved all around and are often open-ended – that means they can be used in endless way, with the use of children’s incredible imagination! Loose Parts exploration and play can have a massive impact on problem solving, scientific thinking, language, concentration, hand-to-eye coordination and many more!

So… What are Loose Parts objects? You most probably have a great selection in your homes!
These could be buttons, corks, leaves, twigs, rocks, sea shells, dry pasta, bottle caps – the list is miles long!

Let’s have a look around you and see if you can find any Loose Parts. It could be pom-poms, keys, lego, conkers! These can be used for counting and sorting as well as making 3D pictures!

We would love to hear all about your ideas and creations! Please ‘reply’ on this page and the staff can respond to you too!

Numeracy

Sorting

Challenge – Can you sort your toys or clothes in different ways? These are the red cars, these cars have 4 wheels . How many different ways can you sort these items?

Sort the Same Group Two Different Ways | Preschool and Kindergarten | Kids Academy

A fun song from sesame street to remind us of different ways we can sort our things

Sesame Street: Sorting Song with Cookie Monster and Ernie

Can you use your loose parts from our other activity to sort too?

Well… The Spring has arrived! The weather has been super lovely – the sunshine, blue skies and beautiful songs coming from the birds. We thought it would be a great idea to go on a Spring scavenger hunt! Don’t worry if you don’t have a garden – you can go on the hunt indoors, too! Why don’t you draw some of the things or even look for photos of them in books/magazines? Good luck 🙂

Alison’s granddaughter has tried this activity. She had great fun and thought that all the children in our class would love it too!

I was so excited about this hunt that I have tried it myself! So far I managed to find two birds flying past my window, water in a jug in my kitchen, a purple scarf and a butterfly on my window sill! What can you find?

Please let us know how you get on.

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I know that some families did this yesterday, but if you haven’t been in touch yet, then please say hello!  The staff team would love to hear from you.

We would like to take a moment to introduce you to our new Depute Heads of our Early Learning and Childcare Class, Nicola Anderson and Jackie Small.

They both joined us on Monday 20 April and have been taking time to get to know the staff team via online communication.

They have also been hearing about all the wonderful children who come to Williamsburgh Early Learning and Childcare Class and all the fun and learning that goes on.

They are both looking forward to meeting all the children and families.

 

We all know how important oral hygiene and brushing our teeth is. We all brush our teeth at nursery once a day to make sure they are strong and clean. We also know that certain foods are really healthy for out teeth – like fruit, vegetables and milk! Here’s a little video to remind us why it is important to keep our teeth nice and clean:

 

And here is a new toothbrushing song – if we all like it, maybe we could learn it to use at nursery!

 

Hello everyone. We hope you are all getting on well and enjoying some time at home with your family. We are missing you all and cannot wait to see your happy faces again.

Yesterday I had a lovely delivery to my front door. One of my lovely neighbours had made fruit kebabs and was giving them to people who are stuck at home to keep them healthy!

My neighbour, who is 6 years old, selected strawberries, mango, pineapple, apple and bananas to create her kebabs.

Could you create your own fruit kebabs at home as a yummy snack?

If you make these at home please leave a wee comment and let us know what fruit you decided to use. We can’t wait to hear.

With all this lovely sunshine we are having,  please remember to stay safe in the sun and follow these rules. This is for both adults and children.

Have fun everyone and enjoy your time outdoors.

Why don’t you let us know what you are doing outside – Leave us a comment. We would love to hear from you all!

We all love magic tricks! Now you can learn a new trick at home! All you need is a plate with some water, paper towel and coloured pens… And of course – your imagination! We can’t wait to hear what you think!